On Sunday, August 21, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., The Assemblymen will be in concert at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. They are from the Rockford, IL, area and have been performing at many different venues for 25 years. Throughout this time they have recorded
Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, presents the acclaimed psychological thriller, “Gaslight,” through Sunday, August 21, 2016. Patrick Hamilton’s play was so popular, it gave rise to the term “gaslighting.” The story is of a husband who presents his wife with false information, to make her
Local area youth, ages five-through-12, are encouraged to pre-register now for Kids Fishing Day, at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. A youth fishing clinic will be held at Frog Pond on Saturday, September 10, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Children six and under must be
Joan Hermes, Executive Director of the CGH Health Foundation, provided an informative program at the Tuesday, August 9, 2016, Morrison Kiwanis meeting. It was held at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Hermes is shown at left with Deb Stiefel, Morrison Kiwanis Treasurer. Morrison Kiwanis has been
On Sunday, August 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., Spring Valley Church welcomes back The Johnson Strings. This award-winning family group of eight has performed for many years. Their instrumental expertise and tight vocal harmony create a powerful performance. Fiery fiddling, rich depth, soulful melodies, and genre-breaking style draw listeners into
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) is having a raffle for a 50″ Samsung SMART television, donated by More Insurance Agency, 309 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. WHOA would like to thank More Insurance Agency for their generous donation of the television. All proceeds from the raffle will go to
Join us Sunday, July 31, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, as we enjoy our very own Spring Valley Talent. Members will perform a variety of ensembles, such as solos, duets, quartets, etc. We look forward to a fun evening of fellowship
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a Free Community Meal on Thursday, August 25, 2016, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. A “surf and turf” main dish–featuring filet mignon and salmon–will be offered. Sauk Valley Food Bank, Sterling, IL, donated the luxury meat and fish. They will be served with
Illinois and July have one thing in common: sweet corn. On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, these Resthave Home Assisted Living residents decided to get to work and help shuck corn for their noon meal. Resthave is located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. They had a blast preparing “about 15
Sterling Main Street and the Twin City Farmers’ Market are planning a Mid-Summer’s Bounty: A Farm-to-Table Dining Experience. This special dinner event is set for Saturday evening, August 6, 2016, at the Twin City Farmers’ Market, 106 Avenue A, downtown Sterling, IL. Local Chef Johnathon Zellar has designed and will
The hilarious improvisation team, Guys in Ties, will entertain at Open Bible Fellowship Church, 11429 Ward Road, in Morrison, IL, on Friday, August 5, 2016. Prepare to laugh the entire two hours, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a friend. This comedy group is part of Comedy Sportz in the
Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists, at Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, on Friday, July 29, 2016. The Nature Center is next door to Heritage Canyon. Explore the world of herbs from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Participants will learn about chives, basil,
Crossroads Community Church is currently signing up those in need of a backpack for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year. This is available to Morrison, IL, students who display a financial need. Please contact the Crossroads Office via phone 815-956-0090; email Morrison@crossroadscn.com; our Facebook Event Page https://www.facebook.com/events/1222756871082494/. Provide the following information:
Join this free Medicare information class on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Resthave Home Assisted Living Dining Room, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. The “Medicare & You 2016” class begins at 1:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Make a more informed decision when it cmes to your options with
On Sunday, July 24, 2016, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes the quartet, Instruments of Faith. Gary Branaman and Sam Hahn, original members, first sang with Men of Faith in 2000. Other members left for various reasons, such as illness, change in employment, and even death.